Encara no tenim significats per a "take the vellum".
1Topándy took the vellum from his pocket-book and handed it to Lorand.
2Gwynplaine took the vellum, unfolded it, and, in a voice tremulous with many emotions, began to read:-
3The Ouster took the vellum.
4The pious comment was not lost; but without a word, she took the vellum, and resuming her seat, addressed herself to the reading.